Table 3.
Minerals and their therapeutic uses.
| Minerals | Therapeutic uses |
|---|---|
| Macronutrients (major minerals) | |
| Calcium (Ca) | Development of teeth & bones, maintain bone strength, nerve, muscle, and glandular functions |
| Magnesium (Mg) | Nerve, muscle & bone formation, help to “prevent premenstrual syndrome (PMS)” |
| Phosphorous (P) | Build strong bones and teeth, formation of gene material, energy production & storage |
| Sodium (Na) | Nerve transmission, proper fluid balance, muscle contraction |
| Chloride (Cl) | Fluid balance & stomach acid |
| Potassium (K) | Nerve transmission & muscle contraction |
| Sulfur (S) | Found in protein molecules |
| Microelements (trace minerals) | |
| Chromium (Cr) | insulin helps to convert carbohydrates & fats into energy |
| Iron (Fe) | Energy production by carrying oxygen to tissues |
| Cobalt (Co) | Essential for vitamin B12, formation of B12 coenzymes |
| Copper (Cu) | Production of hemoglobin & collagen, healthy functioning of heart, energy production, absorption of iron from digestive tract |
| Iodine (I) | Thyroid functioning |
| Selenium (Se) | Antioxidant, essential for heart muscle functioning |
| Zinc (Zn) | Cell reproduction, child growth & development, wound healing, production of sperm & testosterone |
| Fluoride (F) | Formation of bones & teeth and prevent tooth decay |